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NOTE
：
Always wrap and store raw meat, poultry and fish on the lowest shelf at the bottom
of the fridge. This will stop them dripping onto, or touching other foods. Do not store
inflammable gasses or liquids in the fridge.
Tips for shopping for frozen foods
Your Freezer is 4 star
When you are buying frozen food, look at the Storage Guidelines on the packaging. You
will be able to store each item of frozen food for the period shown against the 4 star rating.
This is usually the period stated as “Best, Before”, found on the front of the packaging.
Check the Fridge/Freezer temperature
Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy your frozen
foods. It should show a temperature lower than -18
℃
.
Choose packs carefully
Make sure the frozen food package is in perfect condition.
Purchase frozen food last
Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to the supermarket.
Keep frozen foods together
Try to keep frozen food together whilst shopping, and on the journey home as this will help
to keep the food cooler.
Store food straight away
Don’t buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away. Special insulated bags can
be bought from most supermarkets and hardware shops. These keep frozen food cold for
longer.
Thawing frozen food
For some foods, thawing before cooking is unnecessary. Vegetables and pasta can be
added directly to boiling water or steam cooked. Frozen sauces and soups can be put into
a saucepan and heated gently until thawed.
Freezing fresh foods, useful tips
Use quality food and handle it as little as possible. Freeze food in small quantities, it
freezes faster, takes less time to thaw and enables you to eat it in the quantity you need.
Freezing fresh foods
First, estimate the amount of food you will be freezing. If you are freezing large amounts of
fresh food, remember to turn the control dial to Max. This will lower the temperature in the
Freezer (approx -30
℃
), freezing your food quicker and helping to keep the goodness in.
However you should do this sparingly to conserve energy.